Fancy your face on the big screen?  Australia offers Film and TV in a dynamic environment

 

How many Australian movie stars can you think of? Many of the well-respected actors and directors in Hollywood are actually from and studied in Australia.

 

In Australia, film, television and media education and facilities are of a high standard.  Australian institutions offer exciting programs in areas related to film, design, media, multimedia, arts, music, dance and theatre.

 

Film and television studies, in particular, are hugely popular. Students are finding real opportunities to learn their skills in industry settings and being taught the most effective ways to get their ideas on the screen. Over 300 film and TV studies programs are available at both universities and vocational institutions.

 

A wide range of university programs

Australian universities offer you a range of courses in film and television studies. You can also do combined degrees, for example, you can study a Bachelor of Arts (Film and Television) with a Bachelor of Social Science (Politics).

 

Following are just some examples of the programs available at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.

• Bachelor of Arts (Television Production)
• Graduate Certificate in Communications (Film and Video)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Cinema Studies
• Master of Design (Multimedia Design)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Theatre and Film Studies)

 

Practical programs to take you into the industry

Australian vocational institutions collaborate with the film and TV industry to provide programs that teach you the skills necessary for today's technology and work environment.

 

These are only some examples of the courses available at the VET level.

• Certificate IV in Screen (Animation and Special Effects)
• Diploma in Audio Engineering and Sound Production
• Advanced Diploma of Arts (Acting)

 

Excellent quality teaching and learning

Australian institutions provide academic and apprenticeship training, so you can confidently enter the industry with both theoretical knowledge as well as a thorough understanding of the practical workings of the industry. Your program may include extensive production and project work, allowing you to build a substantial portfolio.

 

Gain valuable industry exposure Australia's institutions provide interaction with industry specialists, technologically advanced facilities and staff with extensive industry experience. Institutions liaise with commercial organisations to ensure their programs are highly relevant and provide the relevant skills for the industry.

 

Field trips to professional production facilities are often incorporated into programs. The large film studios on the Gold Coast and in Sydney, and major production houses around the country support students of film, television and media with excellent facilities and opportunities for work experience. Former students have worked on productions such as 'Scooby Doo', 'Big Brother' and 'Pitch Black' at Warner Bros Studios on the Gold Coast as part of an internship.

 

Australia's multicultural society means that students can work within an environment of foreign language films and art films. Institutions offer courses in European, American and Asian cinema to provide a broader view of film-making within a cultural context. A number of institutions also have Indigenous film, media, radio and television production and broadcasting units.

 

Article by IDP Education Australia, a not-for-profit organisation providing free, unbiased advice, application and visa services to students wishing to study in Australia.

Information on specific film courses in Australian is available from

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